At Escapa, we love gravel riding, which is why we’re introducing the Factor Aluto Bike - SRAM Red XPLR with Power Meter 2026, a bike that’s built to be ridden at race speeds, whether on rough terrain or smooth asphalt.

TheFactor Aluto Bike - SRAM Red XPLR with Power Meter 2026 is designed to perform. In races. On long adventures. On all types of terrain. With a design focused on delivering a light, springy, and responsive feel, the ALUTO is intended for riders who demand a balanced ride that combines Factor-level handling with the perfect synergy between speed and capability.

With geometry tuned for performance on varied terrain and longer rides, the ALUTO is designed to deliver agility through the use of short chainstays, a sloped head tube, a short wheelbase, and a lowered bottom bracket to lower the center of gravity and accommodate the increased height of Gravel tires. The tube shapes and carbon layup have been engineered to provide stiffness where needed and flexibility where desired. It’s a bike that feels brilliant, light, and lively. A Swiss Army knife. With the edge of a razor blade.

Balanced Geometry for Racing

Increasing tire clearance isn’t just a matter of widening the fork and seatstays. The increase in tire volume has a direct impact on handling, as well as on effective geometry. The ALUTO’s geometry has been optimized for 45mm tires, with a maximum capacity of 47mm, measured as rear tire clearance. This balanced design ensures that handling remains precise and agile.

Compared to the OSTRO Gravel, the ALUTO has a slightly more relaxed head angle and equally short chainstays to maintain a shorter wheelbase and improve agility. We’ve lowered the bottom bracket to shift the center of gravity downward, stabilizing the ride and balancing the shorter wheelbase, while also increasing control on varied terrain. With a slightly taller frame than the OSTRO Gravel, the ALUTO allows for a more adaptable fit for a wider range of riders without compromising a race-ready position.

Balanced Front-End Feel

Maintaining precise and responsive handling remained a priority for Factor’s engineers when designing the ALUTO. Even with the maximum allowed tire width, the bike had to remain agile. The minimalist, low-volume fork offers forgiveness without being mushy, while increasing responsiveness. This design works in harmony with high-volume tires to improve comfort and grip without sacrificing agility.

The ALUTO’s handling is precise, yet tuned to resist fatigue. The front-end carbon structure combines with the tube shapes to provide a livelier, lighter ride feel during long rides.

Functional Integration

Long-distance races, training rides, and explorations require not only a high-performance design but also practical integration. Storage in the down tube offers a secure and aerodynamic solution that allows the rider to stow tools and other essentials without needing a saddle bag or handlebar bag, which create significant drag. Whether the ride is 30 or 300 kilometers, having a secure place to store a tire repair kit and a multi-tool ensures you can handle the most common mechanical issues.

The ALUTO frame is compatible only with electronic drivetrains featuring hydraulic brakes, eliminating the need for additional holes and ports for mechanical drivetrains. The fully internal cable routing is designed to facilitate mechanical maintenance while offering a clean aesthetic and optimal cable protection.

Designed for modern gravel racing

ALUTO’s goal was to design a bike that would be fast on both rough pavement and technical mountain trails. Support for both 1x and 2x drivetrains was a key decision, as it allows riders to configure the bike for their most likely riding scenario. Riders who focus more on road and light gravel rides will likely opt for the 2x option, while those seeking a bike better suited for off-road Aventura will likely appreciate the ability to set it up with a hassle-free 1x drivetrain.

Multiple bottle cage mounts and a bento box accommodate everything from race-day minimalism to light adventure setups. A round (27.2) seatpost with an external clamp offers easy adjustment and compatibility with dropper posts. And the now nearly ubiquitous UDH-compatible rear dropout ensures drivetrain flexibility and prepares the frame for future drivetrain upgrades.

Carbon Expertise

Thanks to Factor’s in-house carbon expertise, they use TexTreme carbon, designed with a pre-impregnated, spread-out fiber system that offers significant weight reduction while increasing stiffness and strength. The carbon material and manufacturing process also improve impact tolerance and combine it with superior surface smoothness. In other words, the material creates a lighter, stronger, and more resilient frame.